The Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) is a comprehensive systems software and firmware update solution, which is delivered as a single ISO image. This solution uses HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) as the deployment tool and is tested on all HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen8 and earlier servers as defined in the Service Pack for ProLiant Server Support Guide found at www.hpe.com/servers/spp/documentation.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This release adds support for:

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Red Hat Enterprise 6.8

VMware vSphere 6.0 U2

Support for new options

HP Smart Update Manager v7.6.0

This is the last SPP that will carry support for HPE ProLiant G6 servers. Support will still be available on www.hpe.com.

To ensure the integrity of your download, HPE recommends verifying your results with
the following SHA-256 Checksum values:

d9fe4c3c63b3e12348c1901d071b34ef0d9fb71c6ae97661f92c8aad2ada41fe

SPP2016100.2016_1015.191.iso.md5sum

629ae66bc710dec21bb35211b1197c28140423e50e75891b3e9b40ce265070b1

SPP2016100.2016_1015.191_Components.sha256

2778bccbb7dfb2f586fa80975b2cf88de61ac57df05fc41c8d8fc6dde7a41980

SPP2016100.2016_1015.191.iso.sha2sum

3e7943ae12f6071efa087e327086b81aa06b13d4ea0c2d60290cd442aca3c289

SPP2016100.2016_1015.191.iso

94168b3d21beadbce35797d6f32c5095f7a3bc1144728c3609828dcefc19ef22

SPP2016100.2016_1015.191_Components.md5

Reboot Requirement:Reboot may be required after installation for updates to take effect and hardware stability to be maintained.

Installation:

README replaces Start in online and offline modes.

Users familiar with using Start on the previous SPP iso will notice that it has been replaced with a new file, README. README.html will present locations for finding more information on the web and the basics of how to use the SPP in multiple languages. End User License Agreements (EULA) are available in the EULA folder for viewing.

Installation instructions

There are two methods for using the Service Pack for ProLiant to update your ProLiant servers:

- Online mode - Runs on a Windows or Linux hosted operating system
- Offline mode - Server is booted to the ISO

Automatic mode - Firmware components will be updated without interaction

Run the launch_hpsum.bat (Windows) or launch_hpsum.sh (Linux) script, which is found in the root of the ISO.

Automatic mode will by default run firmware update without any user interaction after sitting 30 seconds at the menu screen when an SPP ISO image is used to boot the server.

Booting the SPP from iLO virtual media is only supported in Automatic Firmware Update mode. Users attempting this in any other mode may experience hangs from connection timeouts, difficulties updating iLO firmware, and mouse syncing issues.

Note: If you install a software from the SPP and then install a Microsoft Windows operating system Service Pack or other operating system updates, HP recommends reinstalling the software from the SPP.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Important:

This is the last SPP that will carry support for HPE ProLiant G6 servers. Support will still be available on www.hpe.com.

The USB Key Utility can be used to copy your Service Pack for ProLiant ISO onto your portable USB key storage device. Please note that the utility is now 64-bit only. If the 32-bit application is needed, please use version 1.8.0.0. Earlier versions of the USB Key Utility will not work on an ISO image greater than 4GB.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

SPP 2017.10.1 is a replacement for SPP 2017.10.0 addressing these issues:

The 2017.10.1 SPP production release contains components supporting the ProLiant, Synergy and Apollo Gen9 and Gen10 server platforms and options. It also adds support for the following operating systems:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3

SPP Release Notes, Server Support Guide, OS Support Guide, as well as other release documentation can be found here.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Due to a recently discovered Software/Firmware issue with the HPE QLogic NX2 10/20GbE Multifunction Drivers for VMware vSphere 6.0/6.5, version 2017.07.07(bnx2.vmware60@2017.07.07), HPE has chosen to withdraw the affected VMWare drivers from all deliverables that include them.

Enhancements

The 2017.07.2 SPP release supports the ProLiant and Synergy Gen9 and Gen10 server platforms. It also provides support for the following operating systems:

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This release provides support for the following Linux operating systems:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2

This is the last SPP to contain updates for the following operating systems:

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This release adds support for:

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Red Hat Enterprise 6.8

VMware vSphere 6.0 U2

Support for new options

HP Smart Update Manager v7.6.0

This is the last SPP that will carry support for HPE ProLiant G6 servers. Support will still be available on www.hpe.com.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

The following Known Limitations are resolved with the release of SPP 2012.01.0:

SPP DVD is not rebooting by itself when using Automatic Mode

Multiple component versions in the SPP

Duplicate component versions will be available for selection in HP SUM when deploying components to a system running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Multiple Emulex driver components are available for selection in HP SUM when deploying components to a system running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Readme.txt file, which is delivered in the SPP subset zip files, is missing information on SPP subsets

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

HP Service Pack for ProLiant 2011.09.0

Release Summary:

Initial release based on contents of HP ProLiant Support Packs for Windows and Linux version 8.70 and Smart Update Firmware DVD version 9.30

Description

The Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) is a comprehensive systems software and firmware update solution, which is delivered as a single ISO image. This solution uses HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) as the deployment tool and is tested on all HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen8 and earlier servers as defined in the Service Pack for ProLiant Server Support Guide found at www.hpe.com/servers/spp/documentation.

Enhancements

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This release adds support for:

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Red Hat Enterprise 6.8

VMware vSphere 6.0 U2

Support for new options

HP Smart Update Manager v7.6.0

This is the last SPP that will carry support for HPE ProLiant G6 servers. Support will still be available on www.hpe.com.

Installation Instructions

To ensure the integrity of your download, HPE recommends verifying your results with
the following SHA-256 Checksum values:

d9fe4c3c63b3e12348c1901d071b34ef0d9fb71c6ae97661f92c8aad2ada41fe

SPP2016100.2016_1015.191.iso.md5sum

629ae66bc710dec21bb35211b1197c28140423e50e75891b3e9b40ce265070b1

SPP2016100.2016_1015.191_Components.sha256

2778bccbb7dfb2f586fa80975b2cf88de61ac57df05fc41c8d8fc6dde7a41980

SPP2016100.2016_1015.191.iso.sha2sum

3e7943ae12f6071efa087e327086b81aa06b13d4ea0c2d60290cd442aca3c289

SPP2016100.2016_1015.191.iso

94168b3d21beadbce35797d6f32c5095f7a3bc1144728c3609828dcefc19ef22

SPP2016100.2016_1015.191_Components.md5

Reboot Requirement:Reboot may be required after installation for updates to take effect and hardware stability to be maintained.

Installation:

README replaces Start in online and offline modes.

Users familiar with using Start on the previous SPP iso will notice that it has been replaced with a new file, README. README.html will present locations for finding more information on the web and the basics of how to use the SPP in multiple languages. End User License Agreements (EULA) are available in the EULA folder for viewing.

Installation instructions

There are two methods for using the Service Pack for ProLiant to update your ProLiant servers:

- Online mode - Runs on a Windows or Linux hosted operating system
- Offline mode - Server is booted to the ISO

Automatic mode - Firmware components will be updated without interaction

Run the launch_hpsum.bat (Windows) or launch_hpsum.sh (Linux) script, which is found in the root of the ISO.

Automatic mode will by default run firmware update without any user interaction after sitting 30 seconds at the menu screen when an SPP ISO image is used to boot the server.

Booting the SPP from iLO virtual media is only supported in Automatic Firmware Update mode. Users attempting this in any other mode may experience hangs from connection timeouts, difficulties updating iLO firmware, and mouse syncing issues.

Note: If you install a software from the SPP and then install a Microsoft Windows operating system Service Pack or other operating system updates, HP recommends reinstalling the software from the SPP.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Important:

This is the last SPP that will carry support for HPE ProLiant G6 servers. Support will still be available on www.hpe.com.

The USB Key Utility can be used to copy your Service Pack for ProLiant ISO onto your portable USB key storage device. Please note that the utility is now 64-bit only. If the 32-bit application is needed, please use version 1.8.0.0. Earlier versions of the USB Key Utility will not work on an ISO image greater than 4GB.

Important

This is the last SPP that will carry support for HPE ProLiant G6 servers. Support will still be available on www.hpe.com.

Revision History

Version:2017.10.1 (31 Oct 2017)

Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

SPP 2017.10.1 is a replacement for SPP 2017.10.0 addressing these issues:

The 2017.10.1 SPP production release contains components supporting the ProLiant, Synergy and Apollo Gen9 and Gen10 server platforms and options. It also adds support for the following operating systems:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3

SPP Release Notes, Server Support Guide, OS Support Guide, as well as other release documentation can be found here.

Version:2017.07.2 (25 Sep 2017)

Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Due to a recently discovered Software/Firmware issue with the HPE QLogic NX2 10/20GbE Multifunction Drivers for VMware vSphere 6.0/6.5, version 2017.07.07(bnx2.vmware60@2017.07.07), HPE has chosen to withdraw the affected VMWare drivers from all deliverables that include them.

Enhancements

The 2017.07.2 SPP release supports the ProLiant and Synergy Gen9 and Gen10 server platforms. It also provides support for the following operating systems:

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This release provides support for the following Linux operating systems:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2

This is the last SPP to contain updates for the following operating systems:

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This release adds support for:

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Red Hat Enterprise 6.8

VMware vSphere 6.0 U2

Support for new options

HP Smart Update Manager v7.6.0

This is the last SPP that will carry support for HPE ProLiant G6 servers. Support will still be available on www.hpe.com.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

The following Known Limitations are resolved with the release of SPP 2012.01.0:

SPP DVD is not rebooting by itself when using Automatic Mode

Multiple component versions in the SPP

Duplicate component versions will be available for selection in HP SUM when deploying components to a system running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Multiple Emulex driver components are available for selection in HP SUM when deploying components to a system running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Readme.txt file, which is delivered in the SPP subset zip files, is missing information on SPP subsets

Upgrade Requirement:Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

HP Service Pack for ProLiant 2011.09.0

Release Summary:

Initial release based on contents of HP ProLiant Support Packs for Windows and Linux version 8.70 and Smart Update Firmware DVD version 9.30